Civics Education Program Coordinator
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Organization Mission

The Supreme Court Historical Society (“Society”) is a not for profit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to preserving and collecting the history of the Supreme Court of the United States, increasing public awareness of the Court's contribution to our nation's rich constitutional heritage, and acquiring knowledge covering the history of the entire Judicial Branch. The Society conducts educational programs for students and teachers, and programs of interest to legal practitioners, scholars, historians, and the general public. The Society supports historical research, promotes scholarship, and engages in civic education outreach. It also funds a print and digital publishing program that produces the Journal of Supreme Court History, reference books, documentary history, webcasts, and civic documentaries.

Summary

Reports to the Director of Civics Education, assists in planning and delivering Supreme Court and My Hometown Program in designated cities while assisting in the research, design and development of specific materials for specific cases. The Hometowns program is an immersive federal court experience for high school students in partnership with local federal courts and other organizations. Programs feature a Supreme Court case that started locally and culminated in a Supreme Court decision. Coordinates and collaborates with other department staff on all Civics Education materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop unique curriculum for the Supreme Court and My Hometown, the Society's nationwide civic education program for high school students
• Implement Hometowns program in various cities across the United States as assigned by the Director of Civics Education
• Collaborate with federal judges, courthouse staff, volunteers, mentors and attorneys to plan and conduct programming in federal courthouses
• Travels as needed to implement Hometowns programs in various cities across the United States
• Research, compile, draft and publish secondary education resources related to Supreme Court history including cases, advocates, and processes
• Plan, develop, and present content-related professional development for a wide range of educators
• Work within budget constraints by effectively allocating resources and creatively solving potential funding shortfalls
• Represent the mission and goals of the Supreme Court Historical Society in public-facing interactions

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to differentiate appropriate communication by audience (Federal Judge vs. student vs. colleagues)
• Superior attention to detail including ability to accurately proofread and edit
• Collaborative team player
• Creative problem solver
• Reflective practitioner
• Professional conduct
• Positive attitude

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, History, Government or Related Fields
• Minimum 5 years of K-12 classroom teaching experience
• 2-3 years Curriculum development experience
• Ability to travel 25% of time
• Must be able to pass background check by the Supreme Court of the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in History, Secondary Social Studies Education, or Related Fields
• Familiarity with Government and Law

Benefits include company paid 401K, health, dental vision insurance, qualified transportation expenses account, HRA and FSA.